Extension Division

Kason Jackson is the Director of Vocal Music at Carteret High School. Mr. Jackson holds a bachelor of music degree in music education with a concentration in voice from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.

 

Demitrios Papadopoulos is a  candidate for the Master of Music degree studying Wind Conducting at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts. Originally from Syracuse, New York, he earned his Bachelor's in Music Education at Syracuse University with a Performance Honors in Tuba. Currently, He is a brass Instructor for the Rutgers University Marching Scarlet Knights. Demitri specializes in private lessons on tuba, euphonium, and trombone, as well as any brass instrument. He has taught a variety of levels and welcomes all ages for lessons.

Mr. Ferreyra-Mansilla was the winner of the Grand Prize from the Philadelphia Competition and is currently active a performer and teaching artist. 

 

Pierre began his musical studies with the Suzuki method at the age of nine.  He received his Bachelor of Music degree from Mannes College and his Master of Music degree at the Juilliard School.

 

Pierre is a seasoned teacher and has extensive experience working with students of diverse ages. He has taught at the Aspen Festival in Aspen, Colorado.